Ferenc Újházy (8 December 1827, Szolnok - 7 June 1921, Budapest)[1] was a Hungarian painter; known for landscapes with figures, genre scenes and still-lifes.

Before the Judge

Life and work

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He showed artistic talent at an early age, but his parents wanted him to become a priest.[2] In 1843, they relented; allowing him to study art in Pest. He interrupted his studies to fight as a volunteer in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. At the Battle of Temesvár, he was wounded and taken prisoner for several months before escaping.[2]

After recovering, he moved to Vienna to make copies of the Old Masters in the museums there and complete his studies. He worked as a drawing teacher for several years when they were complete, then returned to Pest.

His first showing took place in 1851 at an exhibition sponsored by the Pest Art Society [hu]. He would become an active member in several such societies, where he advocated for scholarships and pensions for artists.[2] In 1867, he displayed some works at the Exposition Universelle.[3]

A major retrospective was held in 1922. His works may be seen at the Hungarian National Gallery.[3] He was interred at the Kerepesi Cemetery.

References

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  1. ^ Listing @ the Petőfi Literary Museum
  2. ^ a b c Brief biography @ the Galéria Savaria
  3. ^ a b Brief Biography @ Budapest Aukcio
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